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Welcome to the first Grahamble. Which ironically was how the podcast started. I'll be doing more of these. I've been thinking alot about nutrition recently and making some changes to how I eat. Normally I stay away from the topic because it's so dogmatic. But I wanted to get this out. I've been doing a fruit based diet by day and animal based diet …
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On the centennial episode of the podcast I interview Josh Settlage. He's a friend, coach, and competitive athlete. And also the most disciplined person I know. We talk about his injury history and lessons learned from a lifetime of grappling and training. Follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joshuasettlage/…
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Michael Eckert shares his path to the Marines, world records and more. Follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/michaeleckert_fit/ Train with him here: https://michaeleckertfit.com - Want a FREE guide to pain-free, effortless running in just 5 days? Get your copy of the 5 Day Runner here: https://barefootsprinter.com…
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Brady Volmering returns to the show to discuss training and how to get the most from your efforts. He introduced an idea called Feed Forward, which is all about setting an intention. If you missed our first episode on rehabbing injuries last year, you can find that here. It was the best performing episode of the year so it's worth the listen. Follo…
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My good friend, coach, author, and BJJ coach Daniel Strauss joined me on the podcast today. He's a brilliant mind that explores movement and philosophy. We talked all about grip training and how to build an incredibly strong body. Also, birds, grappling, and mythology. And other stuff. This is an excellent conversation to listen and learn from. We …
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I was fortunate enough to catch Alex Kikel in this conversation for a discussion about health, specifically as it relates to pregnancy and reproduction. Alex works as a coach and consultant to help people do everything from healing disease to winning Olympic medals. And since he's on his fourth kid, he's developed a deep knowledge about how to make…
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This week I had the distinct pleasure to talk with my friend and fellow coach Greg Pignataro. He's a brilliant and empathetic man while a deeply curious mind. We got into some fun territory here on how psychedelics impact the gut microbiome and how to improve your relationships. You'll enjoy this. To follow Greg on Instagram, go here: https://www.i…
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This episode I had the pleasure of talking to Wilma Wong. She's a high level coach for Olympic and Paralympic swimmers and a healer. This wide ranging conversation covered a lot. Specifically the eyes and how they relate to performance and focus. Enjoy! Follow Wilma on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithwilma/ Work with Wilma here…
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I talked with my friend and fellow strength coach Jon Heck about all things athleticism and strength training. He's been in the industry for years and has worked at multiple professional and college football strength teams. This is a solid episode with tons of practical knowledge to level up your training. You can reach out to Jon for coaching here…
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Dr. Sobo (or Swolebo as we called him back in the day) is a special person to me. He was my first role model, mentor, and coach for becoming athletic. He taught me the essentials of athleticism and inspired me to be the coach I am today. He's also a brilliant man, loving father, and skilled coach. This may be my favorite episode yet. It's worth a d…
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I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend Mick Breen. He's a myotherapist down in Australia and a running coach. We got into the weeds of running form, how to get started, and why sitting is ruining your body. If you're a runner or want to be one, you'll love this! You can reach out to Mick here: https://www.instagram.com/natural_born_running/?…
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Back with Richard Aceves (@rarebarracuda on Instagram) for round 3! This guy is a brilliant coach. And he's helped me understand the deep connection between our muscles and emotions more than anyone else. If you're interested in learning more about the body and it's intricacies, you'll love this! Also - Richard is moving to California! So if you wa…
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I had the chance to talk with Caveman Daveman. He's a true male specimen from the frigid north of Canada. He's crafted a body of steel from bending foreshores, picking up heavy stuff, and reinvigorating our ancestral connection to lifting stones. You'll love this conversation. Dave is so well spoken and very intelligent. I learned a ton from him on…
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Back at it again with Greg! Or Gregory as my wife demands I refer to him. We talk about Greg's recent 5 day silent mediation retreat, mapping meaning to the pains of your body, and the core wound. I love talking to Greg but this one was especially solid. We covered great territory here and it's a lot of food for thought for you. It's worth listenin…
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In this episode I talked with my good friend and fellow coach Jimmy House. He's an up and coming legend with eyes set on becoming a WWE performer. A little over a year ago he had a devastating knee injury. And then he rehabbed it by himself. Then a month ago he had another knee injury. This time he's opting for surgery. I talked with him about the …
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Today I had the chance to talk with the one and only Daniel Strauss. Otherwise known as The Raspberry Ape. We discuss Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, the history and art of lifting heavy rocks, grip training, and other assorted items. In addition to a lovely accent, Dan has a wonderfully unique view of the world. He's a collector, coach, and all around stron…
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Mark is a badass! He's who I want to be when I grow up. His recent venture has been into footwear with Peluva shoes. It's the toes separated, 5 finger model with a big more cushion. And I love them. We talk about a whole bunch of stuff here. And though I'm not the best host, Mark made up for it with tons of knowledge. If you're interested in shoes,…
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Another chat with my good friend and fellow coach Greg. We discuss the aftermath of our recent psychedelic adventures and lessons we're exploring in learning to trust the body. - Subscribe if you like this and share if you found it valuable. - You can find great @neverpastyourprime everywhere and neverpastyourprime.com - And if you want to get invo…
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If you haven't heard of Brady before, you're in for a treat. This guy is a powerhouse. Mentally, emotionally, and physically. I met him when he came out to do the Power Project Podcast and started following him after. Unfortunately/fortunately he fell and busted his wrist a few weeks later. This was right after I'd separated my shoulder AC joint. I…
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Back again with the wise and talented Greg Pignataro. Fellow coach and good friend. Today we discussed Greg's experience as a college soccer player, his injuries, the relationship between pain and psychology, and his experience doing a 7 day darkness retreat! As always, it's great and I learned a lot. - Greg's Website: https://neverpastyourprime.co…
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Hello! So I had a little accident with a hard fall at my BJJ competition last weekend and ended up with a separated AC joint in my shoulder. It's not fun. But luckily for me, I had a friend and fellow coach reach out to say he'd been through the same thing and recovered fully from it. So, I figured it'd be a perfect time to grab him for a podcast t…
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Each week I write 5 blogs. They live on Substack at The Daily Sprint. But some people would rather listen than read. So I've recorded the audio version. Each week I'll read all 5 blogs and add in my expanded thoughts or updated opinions as I see fit. This week we covered blogs #16-20. Here are the specific links to each if you want to read more or …
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I really enjoyed this conversation with Hayden. He doesn't have much of a social media presence but he's an expert in real life. He messaged me on Instagram with some really insightful advice on soft tissue. So, I followed up and ended up grabbing him for a deep dive talk on soft tissue, massage therapy, and a better way to understand the body! - H…
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I had the immense pleasure of a fun little biopic with Chris Chamberlin. @erodingweakness on Instagram. - He's a wonderful guy. Kind, conscientious, and incredibly smart. Oh, and he's also a total beast. Like, not an exaggeration. He does things I can't even comprehend. Watch his Instagram reels and you'll see what I mean. - We talk about his backg…
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What this episode lacks in audio quality it makes up for with person quality. DJ Is a gem. He's one of my favorite follows on social media. Even though he doesn't post much, his stories are full of the off-the-wall stuff he's learning about. He's a deep thinker, self aware, and incredibly kind human. I enjoyed this a lot, you will too. - DJ's Insta…
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Each week I write 5 blogs. They live on Substack at The Daily Sprint. But some people would rather listen than read. So I've recorded the audio version. Each week I'll read all 5 blogs and add in my expanded thoughts or updated opinions as I see fit. This week we covered blogs #11-15. Here are the specific links to each if you want to read more or …
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Another chat with Greg Pignataro (@neverpastyourprime on the socials). Today we talk about studies. Some of the highlights: Studies can provide useful data points, but your lived experience is invaluable. People often appeal to studies as an excuse for intellectual laziness or to dismiss others. The most meaningful questions are sometimes unethical…
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Each week I write 5 blogs. They live on Substack at The Daily Sprint. But some people would rather listen than read. So I've recorded the audio version. Each week I'll read all 5 blogs and add in my expanded thoughts or updated opinions as I see fit. This week we went back to the beginning to start with Blogs #6-10. Here are the specific links to e…
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Richard is BACK! Though it's only been a few episodes since his last appearance, a lot has transpired. Richard came out to do a seminar that I participated in and I spent 5 days studying the man. I asked a million questions and learned a lot. SO, I figured we should do a second round to have a more pointed discussion. And that's what we did! Breath…
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Brendan is an ER doctor that's transitioning to focus specifically on inflammation. And unlike me who just plays one on the internet, he's the real deal. We talk about the immune system, inflammation, and whether he'd rather be stabbed or shot. Some key highlights: Chronic inflammation is an underlying issue behind many chronic illnesses that often…
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Trying a new thing here - recording the audio for the blogs. Each week I write 5 blogs. They live on Substack at The Daily Sprint. But some people would rather listen than read. So I've recorded the audio version. Each week I'll read all 5 blogs and add in my expanded thoughts or updated opinions as I see fit. This week we went back to the beginnin…
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On this episode I converse with my friend and fellow coach Greg Pignataro. He's a deep thinker and I enjoy his perspective. We talk about if you can be healthy AND elite at a sport or physical ability. And I think we came to a good conclusion. If you like this, I think we'll do more and make this a weekly or biweekly thing. Regardless, I've got pla…
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I had the lovely opportunity to talk to Richard Aceves to learn about his approach to addressing the emotional and physical pains that ail us. Not only does this guy bear a striking resemblance to Clark Kent, he's also a brilliant mind. - We talked about how the muscles and psychology work together, how your training in the gym mirrors your life ou…
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This is the audio recording of a lovely conversation I had with August Horstmann, owner and first generation rancher of Horstmann Cattle Company. I first was introduced to August through the meat he produces and wanted to learn more after hearing his story. So, I asked all my dumb questions. What I particularly liked was his concept of first having…
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Julien is a world renown strength coach who's done it all. From competitive athlete to intellectual savant, he's a paradigm breaker for physical training to say the least. We talked over an Instagram Live on everything from the human-prediction system, nervous system function and regulation, lactate, sense of self, Q-1 training, changing the physio…
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Chris Crossan is a catch wrestler and BJJ black belt under Eric Paulson. In this episode, Chris tells his story, and quite a story it is. Starting life as a bit of a trouble maker Chris was able to turn his life around with martial arts and religion.This episode we discuss the early days of MMA and grappling in the UK and especially the North East,…
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